Sunday, August 31, 2014

Bye, Bye Summertime!!




Here's how I ended my summer this weekend...fantastic long weekend at the beach. I was SO ready for back to school (and I'm pretty sure I still am since preschool (finally) starts Wednesday), but enjoying the last few lazy days of summer...before preschool, and soccer, and choir, and violin lessons, and karate begin...has been marvelous. Hope you had a great last weekend of summer, too. Always hard to see it go...but we know Summer will be here again before we know it. Bring on the Fall!!!

Blessings,
The Buzz

P.S. - Check our Facebook Page later this week for a great GIVEAWAY from Charlotte Warehouse Sale.

Monday, September 1 - Labor Day
  • No School for CMS
  • Ages 3 and up are invited to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this morning at 10am for Nature Story CornerMore info...
  • Lots to see during Yard Art Day today! More info...
  • Head to the McDowell Nature Center where ages 10 and up are invited to Labor Day Kayaking today at 10am or 1:30am. More info...
  • Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Braves More info...


Tuesday, September 2
  • Check out Barnes & Noble - Morrison for Elf on the Shelf: A Birthday Tradition this morning at 10am. More info...
  • Pack a picnic and head to Pocket Park in Uptown today at 11:30 to see Brad Bailey perform. More info... 
  • The Music Box Lunch Box Series continues at Romare Bearden Park today at noon. Hear sounds from Neil DavenportMore info..
  • Elementary age girls are invited to the Mint Hill library for their American Girl Book Club this afternoon at 4pm. More info...
  • Ages 6 to 14 are invited to the LEGO Store at Concord Mills for their Monthly Mini-Build at 5pm. Today you'll build a LEGO Racing Plane. More info...


Wednesday, September 3
  • Library Storytimes have returned after their annual August hiatus! More info...
  • Head to Pocket Park in Uptown today at 11:30 to hear music from Tyrone Jefferson and Van SachsMore info...
  • Also at Pocket Park, enjoy Library in the Park: I Can Play in the ParkMore info...
  • The Charlotte Nature Museum hosts Wild Wednesdays: Feathers for Lunch today at 12:30pm. More info...
  • Burger 21 in Ballantyne is offering Half Off Kids Wednesdays with kids activities. Tonight 4-8pm. More info...
  • Both locations of the MINT Museum (Uptown & Randolph) offer FREE Admission today and every Wednesday, 5-9pm. More info...
  • Party in the Park continues this evening at Romare Bearden Park. 5:30-9:00pm. Tonight enjoy music from Too Much SylviaMore info..


Thursday, September 4
  • The Bohemian Bungalow Bazaar Home Consignment Sale begins this morning and goes through Sunday...don't miss out! More info...
  • Imaginon hosts the Once Upon a Time Summer Exhibit through September 7th. More info...
  • Head to Pocket Park in Uptown today at 11:30 to enjoy activities from Discovery PlaceMore info...
  • Don't miss the fun of River Jam at the US National Whitewater Center. Music and fun this evening with Jarekus Singleton More info...
  • The Epicentre is the place to be this evening for the Charlotte Observer Panthers Tailgate Party. The event is FREE, but please register. More info...
  • Head to the Morrison library this evening at 7pm for their Family Storytime: Pajama PartyMore info...
  • The Upscale WeeSale begins today in Roack Hill. Sale days through Sunday. More info...


Friday, September 5
  • The Music Box Lunch Box Series continues at Romare Bearden Park today at noon. Hear sounds from 5 on Sundays DuoMore info...
  • Help your reader grow their confidence with Paws to Read at the Morrison library beginning at 3:45pm. More info...
  • The Blakeney Summer Concert Series continues. Live music Friday & Saturday evenings. More info...
  • Don't miss Northlake Mall's Concerts in the Courtyard this evening with musical sounds from Darrell HarwoodMore info...
  • Head to Huntersville for Movies in the Park this evening for a screening of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2More info...

Saturday, September 6
  • The Lake Norman MOMs (Mothers of Multiples) sale is today at Brawley Middle School. More info..., and the Harris YMCA Kids Konsignment Sale is also today. More info...
  • Do your kids love to cook? Ages 9 to 13 should check out Williams-Sonoma's Junior Chef classes. Today's theme is Fresh Pasta at 10am. More info...
  • Don't miss the fun at the Indian Fair today at the Schiele Museum. 10am-4pm. More info...
  • Families with children in Pre-K through 2nd grade are invited to Discovery Place for Green Eggs & Ham at 10:30am. Please register. More info...
  • And families with children in grades 3 to 5 are also invited to Discovery Place at 10:30am for Fear FactorMore info...
  • Head to Discovery Place Kids for Fire Safety, 11:00-11:45am. More info...
  • Don't miss Grandparents Storytime this morning at 10am at Barnes & Noble - Morrison. More info..., also at the Arboretum location at 11am, More info..., and Carolina Place also at 11am. More info...
  • Lakeshore Learning hosts their Free Crafts For Kids today 11am-3pm. Today the children will make a Owl Pencil HolderMore info...
  • Don't miss the fun at Discovery Place today during Alien Worlds: A Space Tour. More info...
  • Ages 4 and up are invited to Barnes & Noble Morrison today at Noon for National Fit Made Fun DayMore info..., also at Carolina Place at 11:30am. More info..., and at Birkdale at 2pm. More info...
  • Charlotte Museum of History hosts Backcountry Days this afternoon, 1-5pm. More info...
  • Stonecrest continues their Summer Concert Series. Live outdoor music on Fridays and Saturdays. More info..
  • RiverJam continues tonight at the US National Whitewater Center with music from Hackensaw BoysMore info...
  • Head to River Run this evening for the Chiquita Classic Concerts featuring SimplifiedMore info...


Sunday, September 7
  • The Charlotte Nature Museum hosts Who Gives a Hoot? today at 12:30pm. More info...
  • Head to the Main Street Children's Museum this afternoon for Grandparent's Day, 1-5pm. More info...
  • Don't miss the Crush Kids Cancer Event this afternoon at Candygirl Confections on Selwyn Avenue. More info...
  • Ages 4 and up are invited to the Reedy Creek Nature Center for Family Fort Building this afternoon at 1:30pm. More info...
  • Ages 5 to 12 are invited to the Latta Plantation Nature Center at 2pm for Fantastic FishMore info...
  • Ages 7 and up are invited to the Reedy Creek Nature Center for Stream Safari this afternoon at 2pm. More info...


Monday, September 8
  • All ages are invited to the West Boulevard library this afternoon at 3pm for their Library Anniversary CelebrationMore info...
  • Ages 8 to 11 are invited to the South County library this afternoon at 4:15pm for Readers Theatre: Drama RamaMore info...
  • Check out Barnes & Noble - Birkdale for Elf on the Shelf: A Birthday Tradition this morning at 4:30pm. More info...
  • Ages 9 to 12 are invited to the Latta Plantation Nature Center this afternoon for Catawba Studies 1-4pm. More info...

Save The Date:
September 19-21: Festival in the Park More info...
October 1-5: Disney on Ice More info...
November 14-16: Marvel Universe LIVE More info...
December 13: The Singing Christmas Tree for Kids More info...
January 9-10, 2015: Monster Jam More info...


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